Rail services cancelled after train hits cattle in Kilkenny

The incident happened on the Waterford to Dublin line near Thomastown.

The train was forced to stop on the viaduct, but has since returned to Thomastown.

Iarnród Éireann says bus transfers will remain in place between Waterford and Kilkenny until further notice.

Update: 11:00 Waterford Heuston is returning to Thomastown, where bus transfers will bring customers to their destination. Bus transfers will remain in place between Waterford & Kilkenny until further notice